1. Economic benefits of free trade blocs – Evaluating why national governments join trade blocs like ASEAN and their impact on economic growth. 2. GDP per capita as a misleading statistic – Analyzing the limitations of GDP per capita in representing economic disparities within ASEAN nations. 3. Social, economic, and political development in ASEAN – Comparing the differences in development across ASEAN countries and factors influencing them. 4. Interconnectedness within the ASEAN free trade bloc – Examining the varying levels of trade, investment, and cooperation among member states. 5. Superpowers’ role in Southeast Asia’s development – Evaluating how global superpowers influence economic and geopolitical stability in the region. 6. Climate change and natural hazards as threats – Assessing the impact of environmental risks on the economic, social, and political stability of Southeast Asia.